WorksheetsPOST TEST (BEOWULF)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In what language was Beowulf originally written?
Old English
Middle English
Victorian English
Standard English
For how many years Grendel caused danger for the Danes?
9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years
From whom is Grendel descended?
Abel
Cain
Judas
Satan
Who is Hrothgar?
The King of the Danes
The King of the Geats
The thief of the dragon's treasure
The warrior who killed the dragon
What does King Hrothgar decide to build?
a castle
a funeral pyre
a mead-hall
a ship
Based on the epic, what culture does Anglo-Saxon culture rely heavily upon?
admiration to the king
contribution of payments
offertory of treasures
loyalty to the king
Beowulf is a hero in his youth because he is strong and brave, but why is he a hero as an older man?
Because he's immortal
Because he's given special powers by the dragon
Because of his sense of honor and responsibility
Because he remains just as strong as he was as a young man
The story of Beowulf reflects which of the following traits of an epic story?
A. The plot and conflict involve courageous, sometimes superhuman beings.
B. The theme reflects timeless values and universal ideas. ( GOOD VS EVIL)
C. The story must include magic spells of some sort.
Both A and B
Which of the following is NOT one of the traits of an
epic hero?
They are of ordinary birth.
They exhibit traits or qualities that society looks up to
They perform courageous, fantastic feats that reflect the values of their society.
Their actions affect large groups of people.
Which of the following is the best theme of this story?
Great strength makes things right.
Intelligence is greater than strength.
Valor will triumph over evil.
A king must be wealthy.
